Glitter Armpits Are the Unexpected New Beauty Trend Taking Over Social Media

Can’t stop the shine.

It’s December 1st, so all holiday everything is about to bombard the Internet. And with that, sparkly beauty inspiration that has absolutely no boundaries — crystal cat eyes, shimmery strands, and perhaps the most out-there trend we’ve seen yet: glitter pits. Yes, it turns out you can put glitter just about anywhere — your lips, your roots, your beards (for all you guys out there who are still rocking your #NoShaveNovember masterpieces), and now, your arm pits.

And this trend has a message. Girls are taking to social media to decorate their body hair in an effort to spread the word about gender equality. Many women have put the razors away and embraced the no-shave lifestyle, but this new movement goes a step further by flaunting hairy pits coated in colorful flecks. Although this isn’t a completely new idea — the #glitterpits hashtag has been around a bit, it is picking up steam, right in time for the festive season.

This might seem a bit out-there as far as beauty trends go, but it does allows girls to not only rock, but celebrate what they were born with. So, why not? Our only concern: it’s getting a little cold to go sleeveless. But knowing that girls are sporting glitter on their pits, even under their coats, is enough to get us into the holiday spirit.